STAUNTON – (4:15 a.m.) Road conditions early Tuesday morning will be dangerously icy in many parts of the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands. Heavy rain is moving into the region and will freeze on contact in many areas. Freezing rain creates a clear glaze on road surfaces, and the Virginia Department of Transportation advises drivers to postpone travel until temperatures rise safely above freezing.

VDOT crews and contractors continue their work on roadways throughout the 11-county Staunton District. They spread salt and abrasives to improve traction, but even treated roads can be very slick and require drivers to reduce their speed. VDOT is working with utility and tree trimming crews in preparation for possible downed trees and debris due to icing.

Portions of Route 606 (Sulphur Spring Road) in Alleghany County and Route 758 (Woodstock Tower Road) in Shenandoah County have been closed to through traffic for this storm. Both are narrow roadways through mountainous terrain, and can be dangerous during winter weather. The roads will reopen when conditions allow.

For other assistance call the VDOT Customer Service Center, available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. Citizens can dial 1-800-FOR- ROAD (1-800-367-7623) from anywhere in the state to report road hazards, ask transportation questions, or get information related to Virginia’s roads. Get our web-based VDOT Customer Service app here.

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